Other superficial bite of unspecified finger, init encntr

This code signifies a superficial bite wound on an unspecified finger, meaning the bite did not penetrate deeply into muscle, tendon, or bone. The injury is limited to the skin and subcutaneous tissue, and the specific finger involved is not documented.

Apply this code for initial presentations of superficial finger bites where the medical record does not specify which finger was affected. This is appropriate for animal or human bites that result in minor skin breaks, abrasions, or contusions without significant tissue loss or deep involvement.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "superficial" and does not identify a specific finger.
• If the bite is deep or involves underlying structures, a more specific code for an open wound or deep injury should be selected.
• Always confirm the encounter type (initial, subsequent, sequela) to select the correct 7th character.